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BenQ W5850 vs Sony VPL-XW5100ES

BenQ W5850 is brighter, lighter and broader on HDR. Sony VPL-XW5100ES is sharper, quieter and in stock.

BenQ W5850MSRP $6,999
Sony VPL-XW5100ES$6,998 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputANSI
2,600 lm ANSI2,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Throw ratio
1–1.6:11.38–2.21:1
Lowest input lag
13 msDerived12 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)24 dB(A)
MSRP
$6,999$9,999.99
Best price
—$6,998
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.2–3.5 m3.1–4.9 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
2,600 lm ANSI2,200 lm ANSI
Colour light output
—2,200 lm
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—2,200 lm
Imaging technology
DLPLCoS
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.61 in
Panel alignment
—Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
XPR 4-way—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, 2.6
Colour temperature presets
—D93, D65, D55, Custom
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
DynamicDynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)
HDR-PROXR Dynamic Tone Mapping
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
11—
Picture mode memories
1—
Picture certifications
ISF, Filmmaker Mode—
3D
YesNo
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—Z-Phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 25,000 h ecoUp to 20,000 h
Light output control
—Continuous
Warm-up time
20 s—
Cool-down time
10 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1–1.6:11.38–2.21:1
Image size
60–200 in60–300 in
Projection offset
0%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
10.57–16.91 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
2.1–2.32.5–2.99
Focus
—Manual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
±50%±71%
Horizontal lens shift
±15%±25%
Motorised lens shift
YesNo
Vertical keystone
35°—
Horizontal keystone
35°—
Corner correction
—4-corner
Lens elements
16—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Max input refresh
—1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 13 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 msUp to 4K UHD: 60 Hz 21 ms · 120 Hz 12 ms
Gaming features
—ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.12 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3)
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
USB media playback
YesNo
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
Control4Control4, Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz—
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speakers
00
HDMI audio return
eARCDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
525 × 392 × 146 mm460 × 472 × 200 mm
Weight
10,500 g13,000 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling
Ceiling mount
M4, 8–11 mm screws—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 450 W · Normal 380 W · Eco 240 WMax 295 W
Standby
0.5 W0.3 W
Networked standby
2 W0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)24 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Warranty
3 yr3 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/W5850/W5850_UM_EN_250403090323.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12666.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap
Remote
—Backlit
BenQ W5850MSRP $6,999
Sony VPL-XW5100ES$6,998 · Amazon
Buy